Electrician – Heathrow

Electrical

Heathrow

Apply by: 21 October 2019

Start date: 28 October 2019

Salary: £280 - £310 p/week

Overview:

This is an opportunity for someone who has already started their journey to becoming a fully qualified electrician. To apply for this opportunity you will need to have completed a Level 2 City & Guilds Electrical Installation qualification.

Job Description

You will be expected to carry out the installation, maintenance, repair and testing of electrical services both to the inside and outside of buildings and structures, including commercial, industrial and domestic.

You will follow engineering instructions and use wiring and circuit diagrams when working on installations and repairs. You will also use a range of tools to calibrate, inspect and test equipment and machinery to make sure they are working correctly and safely.

Some of the typical tasks you will learn and be expected to do include:

Typical Working Week

You will work on site for four days per week and attend college for one day a week. Most site hours are Monday to Friday, 08.00-17.00.

Person Specification

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Demonstrate a good level of maths and English

Punctual

Positive attitude to work and colleagues

Ability and awareness of working safely

Self-motivation

Desire to learn

Is both resilient and committed

Is always looking to improve

Enjoys being a team player

Good colour vision to recognise colour coded wires and components

Career Progression

There are several different options you may want to consider once qualified.

You might want to get a job working for a renowned electrical company or being your own boss by becoming self-employed or setting up your own company might be more up your street. You could work overseas or continue with your studies and learn how to design the electrical specifications of buildings and structures.

Key Training/College Information

K10 will enrol and fund your qualifications through a SFA funded training provider. It is likely to take 2-3 years to complete this apprenticeship, depending on current qualifications and experience.

Qualifications required

Good written and verbal communication skills, including the skill of listening and following both simple and complex instructions.

Candidates applying for an electrical apprenticeship must have completed a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification

At least a Level 1 in Functional Skills or GCSE grade C or above in English, Maths and ICT. (GCSE’s valid within last 5 years).